Lowrance electronic HDS-5X operation manual To configure serial ports, Nmea 0183 Output

Settings

To configure serial ports:

1.Highlight Serial Ports on the Network menu and press enter.

2.Select the desired setting and press Enter.

3.Use the keypad to select the desired option and press enter.

4.Highlight OK and press enter.

NMEA 0183 Output

Controls NMEA 0183 sentences used, allowing you to select the type of messages your unit will transmit when communicating with other NMEA 0183 devices.

To access NMEA 0183 Output screen:

1.Select NMEA 0183 Output from the Network menu and press enter.

2.Select NMEA 2000 output sentences and press Enter.

3.Select the desired category and press Enter to reveal the NMEA 0183 sentences.

4.Highlight the desired sentence and press Exit.

NMEA 0183 Output sentences

screen

NOTE: There is no graphical display of dangerous vessels on the HDS-5x. You can view the numerical position and bearing of dangerous vessels from the Vessels menu.

Vessels (only available if connected to AIS receiver)

Controls settings used to monitor vessels transmitting AIS information in your area. That makes it easier to navigate safely through high traffic areas.

To access the Vessels menu, select Vessels from the Settings menu and press enter.

75